Poompuhar District Craft Award

Scheme Category

Skills & Employment,Sports & Culture,Apprenticeship

Target Beneficiaries

Individual

Brief Description

"Poompuhar District Craft Award" was launched in 2011-2012 by the Dept of Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles & Khadi, Tamil Nadu. The award was introduced to recognize and honour the artisans district-wise. This award consists of a cash prize of ₹10,000/-, a silver medal, and a certificate.

Benefit Type

Composite

Eligibility Criteria

1. The applicant should be an artisan. 1. The applicant should be a native of Tamil Nadu. 1. Handicraft competitions will be conducted in the following 16 types of handicrafts: Panchaloka Idols, Brass Lamps and Brass Artifacts, Thanjavur Paintings, Thanjavur Plates, Wood Sculptures, Stone Sculptures, Fire Clay, Kalamkari Pathik and Applique Work, Pulp Toys, Mat Weaving, Bamboo and Palm Leaf Products, Neti Work, Textiles, Temple Jewellery, Pictorial Embroidery Work and Other Handicrafts. 1. The experience of the artisans and the service rendered by them in their profession and other special features will also be taken into consideration during the passing.

Application Mode

Offline

Application Process

Advertisements are released in June every year. Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="prescribed format" nis:value=https://poompuhar.com/tnhdc/downloads/1696665915553009436.pdf nis:enabled=true/> of the application form. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents (during office hours-Monday-Friday) to the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Poombukar Head Office." nis:value=https://cms.tn.gov.in/sites/default/files/documents/tnhdc_e_cc_2021_22.pdf nis:enabled=true/> Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents

• - Passport-size Photograph.
• - Address Proof (Family Card/ Voter ID Card/Driving License).
• - Aadhaar Card.
• - Front Page of Bank Passbook.
• - Artisan's Affidavit on ₹20/- Stamp Paper, attested by a First Class Criminal Judge or Notary Public.
• - Recommendation Certificate, attested by any of the Managers of Poombucar Outlets and Manufacturing Plants / the respective Area Assistant Directors (Handicrafts / Craft Council (Tamil Nadu/India/World) under the Office of the Development Commissioner, New Delhi.
• - Photographs of the Item to be offered for selection.